When the nurse is caring for an infant who is experiencing stranger anxiety, the nurse tries to get the caregiver involved in the care. If the caregiver is not able to be involved, the nurse needs to:
a. hold the infant so the caregiver is in view
b. swaddle the baby and hold the baby so he or she cannot see the caregiver
c. keep the caregiver away so the baby will not fuss
d. feed the baby, as babies bond with whoever feeds them
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A Correct. After the onset of stranger anxiety, incorporating the caregiver into the health care procedures reduces the infant's discomfort. Whenever the nurse needs to hold or give an infant care, caregivers should be involved. If this is not possible, the nurse should hold the infant so the caregiver is in view.
B Incorrect. Holding the baby so he or she cannot see the caregiver is the exact opposite of the expected and best action.
C Incorrect. Keeping the caregiver away so the baby will not fuss is the exact opposite of the expected and best action.
D Incorrect. Feeding the baby is appropriate prior to the development of stranger anxiety, but is the exact opposite of the expected and best action after the development of stranger anxiety.
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